Sinai2 Samuel 15:14
American Standard Version
And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
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2 Samuel 15:14 in other translations
David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise! Let’s flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.”
2 Samuel 15:14 in context
- 12And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
- 13And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
- 14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
- 15And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall choose.
- 16And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, that were concubines, to keep the house.